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Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Despite concerns about new buildings near the park, the animal population has actually grown and they have plenty of food, so the development hasn't caused any harm.
Conclusion: The recent construction near the national park has not had a negative impact on the park's wildlife.
Reasoning: A survey shows that the total number of animals in the park has increased over the last ten years, and the park currently has enough resources to support them.
Analysis: The author assumes that 'more animals' equals 'no harm,' but this is a significant leap. A development could harm the park by wiping out a rare, sensitive species while simultaneously causing a population boom in common species like squirrels or deer. To strengthen this argument, we need to shore up the link between the population increase and the overall health of the ecosystem. Look for an answer that suggests the increase isn't just limited to 'pest' species or that the population wouldn't have been even higher if the development had never happened.
Conclusion: The recent construction near the national park has not had a negative impact on the park's wildlife.
Reasoning: A survey shows that the total number of animals in the park has increased over the last ten years, and the park currently has enough resources to support them.
Analysis: The author assumes that 'more animals' equals 'no harm,' but this is a significant leap. A development could harm the park by wiping out a rare, sensitive species while simultaneously causing a population boom in common species like squirrels or deer. To strengthen this argument, we need to shore up the link between the population increase and the overall health of the ecosystem. Look for an answer that suggests the increase isn't just limited to 'pest' species or that the population wouldn't have been even higher if the development had never happened.
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Unlock Full Passage25.Which one of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
Correct Answer
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Confirms both surveys found the same species and that each species’ numbers increased, addressing concerns about biodiversity loss or measurement artifacts and directly supporting the claim that development did not harm wildlife.
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